Hello All, Let's start a thread for July sleevers. I will love to see ideas for liquid diets, and prep for the big day.

To start I am scheduled to be sleeved on 9July15. I will have my pre op on 24Jun15 (so I will update the do's and dont's at that time). I am excited and nervous for this big change. My fear is I don't like most of the things we can have on the Pre and Post Op diets so I am wondering how well I would do. After reading many many post I discovered most people state it's easier after the sleeve due to taste bud changes, the love for food disappearing and the non hunger feeling so I am looking forward to that. I believe the 2 week Pre Op diet is what's going to kill me. Please share some recipes and enticing tips to make these 2 weeks of food hell a little better. I look forward to chatting with you all and Congratulate you all for making the biggest decision for your health. Together we can do this!

No preop diet yet... full liquid diet 3 days before and clear liquid diet 2 days before. So I start on the 4th with liquid diet. I actually like the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chocolate splendor Protein, with a tablespoon of PB2, cup of fat free milk, and ice blended in ninja real good. Not bad tasting!!!

Hi Laceygoreell, I looked into the unjury products after hearing so much about them and how amazing they taste only to find that it only holds 21 grams of protein. My Nutritionist pointed out something in our Preop class that makes sense. Go for higher protein low carb powders for your shakes so that you ensure you are getting in the amount of protein you need daily. If you go for what taste great its gonna be less filling leaving you hungry or needing to drink more shakes for satisfaction. The higher the protein count the more likely you will be satisfied. Just thought I would share my tidbit and thanks for joining in on the thread. Good luck to you. I also started my pre op diet today. I am to drink Protein Shakes for 2 meals a day and lean protein and green yay me.

No preop diet yet... full liquid diet 3 days before and clear liquid diet 2 days before. So I start on the 4th with liquid diet. I actually like the unjury chocolate splendor Protein, with a tablespoon of PB2, cup of fat free milk, and ice blended in ninja real good. Not bad tasting!!!

Hi Laceygoreell, I looked into the unjury products after hearing so much about them and how amazing they taste only to find that it only holds 21 grams of protein. My Nutritionist pointed out something in our Preop class that makes sense. Go for higher protein low carb powders for your shakes so that you ensure you are getting in the amount of protein you need daily. If you go for what taste great its gonna be less filling leaving you hungry or needing to drink more shakes for satisfaction. The higher the protein count the more likely you will be satisfied. Just thought I would share my tidbit and thanks for joining in on the thread. Good luck to you. I also started my pre op diet today. I am to drink protein shakes for 2 meals a day and lean protein and green yay me.

21, 23, 25 grams of protein per serving is about what you will find. if you see any powders that's more than that, its usually not the typical recommended quality protien

My date is July 20. I live in Texas. I don't have a liquid diet, but more a restricted diet.

Actually there are bariatric formulated shakes like bariatric advantage that have 27 to 31 grams of protein the thing of it is making sure the carbs and calories are low as well

I will look into it

I'm scheduled to have my sleeve surgery on July 9th at 1:00pm. I am 5'9 and 269. My doc suggested I lose 5-10 lbs before surgery and the only pre op diet I have to follow is 2 protein shakes and water the day before surgery. He did recommend that I focus on 3 meals a day eating fruits/veggies first, then protein, dairy and starches last if I'm still hungry. I have to admit I'm incredibly nervous that I'm going to be in for a HUGE shock after surgery since I'm not having to follow a very strict pre op diet. I'm trying to mentally prepare as much as possible but I'm starting to think not being on a strict diet before surgery is setting me up for failure after surgery.

Hi anne.dalrymple,

We are sleeve twins yay! I am scheduled for July 9 at 9:00am. So excited and nervous at the same time. I get what you mean about the shock factor. I wish that was all I had to do. I think it's your BMI why he allows you to only pre op 1 day. I am on a two week 2 protein shakes and one small meal of lean meat and greens. The first two days I nearly died lol but I'm getting the hang of it now and looking forward to dinner. But other than that i am just praying for a speedy recovery and side affect free surgery and I will do b the same for you. Best wishes on your journey and let's keep in touch!

Okay that sounds great!! I will be saying some prayers for you ???? we are going to do great!

preop diet can be really hard. I'm hungry tonight but just trying to occupy myself with other things. I have 10 days til surgery

Every diet is specific to what dr. u are with, my pre op was 10 days of 2 proteins, and small dinner, but it really prepares you for afterward, the biggest 3 things I can tell u since I am post op since june10th is

1,don't get discouraged, your body is used to eating a lot, eventually u adjust. And your new stomach size will help.

2, learn to sip now, it was a big problem for me, but if u start training your body and mind to sip it will get u ahead, I am at 50-60oz now.

3, right after surgery when you are alert enough walk walk walk walk............... As much as you can, you will feel so much better and even better the second day.

I was at 388lbs in January, 362.2 on my first Dr. visit in April, 346 on June 10th surgery, and Friday at my dr. Appt I was at 324.0, and 6 waist sizes down, put yourself and body into it and don't look back, wait for the small bumps in the road but don't sweat them, it gets much better.

Hi everybody! My surgery date is July 13th and I am starting a 2 week liquid diet tomorrow. My surgeon requires the New Directions products and it's only 4 products a day! I also have to lose at least 10 lbs or my surgery date might be moved but I'm confident I can do it. I'm nervous about the surgery but so excited to start this new chapter in my life!!

I'm scheduled to have my sleeve surgery on July 9th at 1:00pm. I am 5'9 and 269. My doc suggested I lose 5-10 lbs before surgery and the only pre op diet I have to follow is 2 Protein shakes and Water the day before surgery. He did recommend that I focus on 3 meals a day eating fruits/veggies first, then protein, dairy and starches last if I'm still hungry. I have to admit I'm incredibly nervous that I'm going to be in for a HUGE shock after surgery since I'm not having to follow a very strict pre op diet. I'm trying to mentally prepare as much as possible but I'm starting to think not being on a strict diet before surgery is setting me up for failure after surgery.

the only way you will fail after surgery is if you continue your old habits. i dont kno how long your qualification process was, but thats the time you take to get your mind right about eeeeeeverything. well at least thats what i did. trust me when i tell you, my love, even without a strict pre-op diet (i didnt have one), you wont be able to eat crazy...ur stomach is so small a tablespoon will hav you full. and that is no exaggeration. it sounds preposterous, i know. and it feels crazy too in the beginning. but when youre two years out, like me, and ur sleeve is STILL working...you will kno that failure was never an option. do not overeat! i repeat, do not overeat...it's so counterproductive. u will have a strict diet the first few weeks...and u will stick to it...afterwards, when youre on solids, now it's your time to shine. time to eat right with the occasional indulgence. you got this! piece of cake! pun intended

My date is July 9th. Liquid diet for 3 weeks. I'm nervous but super excited about this. I don't have family here in Texas but a friend will be taking me to the hospital for surgery. Best of luck to everyone. It's very exciting!

Well Fiona wild 28 you are not alone we are sleeve twins aside of the distance and I can't take you to the hospital, we can journey together

I am scheduled for July 30th! Good luck to all!